GABRIELA BRITO
Orlando,FL
Summary
Transformational healthcare leader with over a decade of progressive leadership experience in Practice Administration, Nurse Management, Regional and National Nursing Leadership, and Clinical Operations. Proven track record in guiding multi-state clinical organizations through workforce transformation, regulatory compliance, financial optimization, and patient-centered innovation. Recognized as a trusted strategic partner to executive leadership, with expertise in building high-performing teams, aligning operations with mission objectives, and driving sustainable system-wide impact. Navy Veteran dedicated to enhancing patient care excellence and operational efficiency, emphasizing collaborative team leadership and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Workforce / National Director of Clinical Operations
CAN Community Health
National HQ Lakewood Ranch, Tampa
01.2022 - Current
- Provide national leadership oversight for nursing and clinical operations across 30+ outpatient sites in multiple states.
- Lead enterprise‑wide workforce development, staffing optimization, and retention initiatives resulting in measurable cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership, translating clinical data, KPIs, and regulatory requirements into actionable system‑level strategies.
- Direct policy, procedure, and clinical standards development ensuring compliance with HRSA, 340B, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission requirements.
- Oversee implementation of large‑scale clinical initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, timelines, and financial targets.
- Present executive‑level reports and business cases to senior leadership and governing bodies.
- Support frontline operations through direct clinical coverage as needed to ensure continuity of care.
Regional Director of Nursing / Practice Administrator
CAN Community Health & Broward House
Fort Lauderdale
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Led regional nursing and clinical operations across multiple outpatient and residential care sites in the Florida East Coast.
- Managed Nurse Managers, RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, and Phlebotomists, fostering high engagement and professional development.
- Directed clinic operations, staffing models, onboarding, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
- Ensured sustained compliance with Joint Commission, HRSA, OSHA, and Ryan White program requirements.
- Implemented workflow redesigns that improved patient access, staff efficiency, and quality outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with providers, behavioral health teams, case management, and social services to deliver integrated care.
Petty Officer
U.S. Navy – Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 (CRS-10), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)
NAS Jacksonville
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Served as a highly deployable Riverine Sailor supporting maritime security, force protection, and expeditionary operations in high-threat environments.
- Demonstrated progressive leadership through roles integrating communications, intelligence, and operational readiness; skills directly transferable to civilian healthcare operations and crisis management.
- Advanced from Information Technology (IT) communications foundation to Radio Communications and Intelligence Law Enforcement (ILE) integration, ensuring secure, mission-critical information flow in dynamic environments.
- Earned Expeditionary Warfare Pin, reflecting mastery of expeditionary tactics, weapons systems, and disciplined mission execution under pressure.
- Qualified as Riverine Crewman, contributing to team-based decision-making, situational awareness, and rapid operational response.
- Served as Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) educator, reinforcing life-saving protocols, training readiness, and calm execution during medical emergencies.
- Appointed Assistant Command Fitness Leader (ACFL), designing physical readiness improvement plans, mentoring personnel below standards, and reinforcing accountability, resilience, and performance excellence.
- Cultivated strengths in leadership under pressure, team development, risk mitigation, operational discipline, and mission-first mindset.
Registered Nurse
Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Hospitals
South Carolina
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across Adult Medicine, Mental Health, Pediatrics, OB‑GYN, and Home Health.
- Conducted clinical assessments, triage, vaccinations, and preventive screenings.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to enhance continuity of patient-centered care and patient satisfaction.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Organizational Leadership
Aspen University
Arizona City, AZ05.2023
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Keiser University
05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Antillean Adventist University
05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology -
Antillean Adventist University
05.2013
Certificate of Technical Studies - Information Technology
Naval Technical School
Pensacola, FL03-2015
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Professional development
- Process improvements
- Budget management
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Key Performance Metrics Development and Execution Planning
- KPI development and execution logistic planning
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Policy development
- Strategic planning
- Patient safety protocols
- Expenditure monitoring
- Profitability strategies
- HIPAA regulations
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC)
- Hispanic Nurses Association (NAHN)
- American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Multistate License & Nevada License
- Advanced HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (AACRN)
- Director of Nursing Services – Certified (DNS‑CT)
- BLS | TCCC (U.S. Navy)
- Harvard CLIMB – Leadership & Communication
- Intermediate Leadership Essentials – U.S. Navy
Languages
English
Spanish
Personal Information
Title: Healthcare Leader
Timeline
Director of Nursing Workforce / National Director of Clinical Operations
CAN Community Health
01.2022 - Current
Regional Director of Nursing / Practice Administrator
CAN Community Health & Broward House
01.2017 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Hospitals
01.2014 - 01.2017
Petty Officer
U.S. Navy – Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 (CRS-10), Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)
01.2012 - 01.2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Organizational Leadership
Aspen University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Antillean Adventist University
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology -
Antillean Adventist University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Information Technology
Naval Technical School